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Seanad hears calls for more Garda resources in Ballaghaderreen
Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill says the wider region had a serious problem with rural crime six months ago.
Feb 26, 2025 08:17
Aldi set to lodge plans for new supermarket in Boyle
The German company is about to lodge planning permission for a food store in Patrick Street.
Feb 26, 2025 07:14
Two pedestrians and infant boy taken to hospital following collision in Longford Town
Enquiries are ongoing.
Feb 25, 2025 19:11
Local TD criticises the HSE over its handling of the Ballaghaderreen Primary Care Centre
It follows confirmation this week that the developer has withdrawn from the long-awaited project.
Feb 25, 2025 18:04
Decision on planned extension of Ballaghaderreen refugee centre delayed
A decision was due from Roscommon County Council on the application today.
Feb 25, 2025 17:14
Gardaí investigating alleged serious assault in Co. Longford
Investigations are ongoing.
Feb 25, 2025 16:29
59 people living in refugee accommodation locally despite having same status as Irish citizen
25 are in Roscommon, with 19 in Leitrim, and 15 in Longford.
Feb 25, 2025 15:47
Local hospitals under pressure today according to the INMO
University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of people waiting for beds, with 123, followed by Cork University Hospital.
Feb 25, 2025 12:28
Efforts underway to get plans for Ballaghaderreen primary care centre back on track
It follows news that the facility in Ballaghaderreen has suffered a major set back this week after the developer pulled out.
Feb 25, 2025 10:26
Over €700,000 in funding for redevelopment of former Longford Post Office
The local authority will be using the money to convert the former post office into a dedicated tourist centre, shared working space, and public display area.
Feb 25, 2025 08:21
Ukrainian woman living in Leitrim focusing on the positive on third anniversary of war
Daria Mezina fled Kyiv with her two teenage daughters when the war broke out in 2022, and has since found refuge in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 24, 2025 17:56
Over €200,000 needed to repair Elphin's historic windmill after storm damage
The Elphin Windmill Committee is hoping to raise funds to restore it again.
Feb 24, 2025 17:43
LISTEN: Valerie Duffy formally replaces John Naughten on Roscommon County Council
She was formally ratified at a council meeting this afternoon.
Feb 24, 2025 15:45
LISTEN: Marks of respect at Roscommon council meeting in memory of Anthony Waldron
The Ballintubber man died suddenly at his home in Ballintubber two weeks ago, at the age of 64.
Feb 24, 2025 15:31Shannonside Newsletter
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